Dry Cleaner

An establishment that uses a chemical solvent other than water to clean clothing and textiles. The solvent used is typically tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), which the industry calls “perc”. Please note that a Dry Cleaning facility is not allowed to use Perchloroethylene (Perc) if it shares a wall, ceiling, or floor with a sensitive facility such as a school, nursing home, or day care center.

Required

Every individual, partnership, association and corporation doing business in Philadelphia must file a Business Income and Receipts Tax Return in whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year. Rental activities are usually considered business activities.

An Activity License is required for all businesses and non-profits operating in Philadelphia. This includes businesses that are located outside the city limits but do some or all of their business activity in the City.

The Philadelphia Zoning Code regulates development within the city. Zoning regulations govern land use, the height and size of buildings, population density, parking requirements, signage placement and the character of development on private property, and property uses.